Baku, Azerbaijan
Where locals go for nightlife and shopping. Yashil Bazaar for cheap produce and goods. Not much tourist infrastructure - limited English. Fine for a market visit during the day; for nightlife, better to go with others.
A large district east of the center with the city's main nightlife. Yashil Bazaar is good for local produce and cheaper goods than tourist areas. The White City part is a newer development with modern buildings. This is where locals go out - the clubs and bars cater to young Bakuvians rather than tourists. Less English spoken here than in Fountain Square, so a translation app helps. More authentic feel, but you'll need to know where you're going.
Daytime Safety
GoodNight Walking Safety
GoodHarassment Risk
ModeratePublic Transport Safety
GoodPickpocketing Risk
LowScam Risk
ModeratePolice Visibility
GoodEmergency Services
GoodEvening Venues
GoodSolo Dining
GoodDrug Activity
Very HighHomelessness Visibility
HighGetting By in English
Good"Good if you want to go out with locals you've met"
"Yashil Bazaar is cheaper than tourist shops"
"Needed translation app for most interactions"
"White City area is fine, rest varies"
"More fun with company than solo"
Areas with comparable safety profiles for solo female travelers
Residential area with cheaper accommodation. Not much to do here - you'd need to take the metro to the center for sights and food. Safe and quiet, good if you're on a budget and don't mind the commute.
The obvious starting point - it's where the main sights are. Compact enough to see in a morning. Food costs more here than elsewhere but the settings are nice. Wear flat shoes for the uneven stones. Fine to walk around after dark on the main paths.
Go up for the view, maybe a drink at the Fairmont if you want to splurge. Take the funicular down. Not a place to hang out for long - there's just not much else up there.
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